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Today's @StarbucksAu app update finally adds an Apple Wallet pass.
Still not as nice as the US one (eg, you can't favourite locations, unless it shows on the lock screen for all locations? And the current balance doesn't seem to update)
But nice to finally have.
Also, I'm late to the party - but the @guzmanygomez Apple Wallet support is top tier 👌
ANZ (NZ) are doing 50% cash back on 'Wednesdays and weekends' in Auckland.
Wonder when it'll be Melbourne's turn for card issuers to have offers encouraging people to use contactless as other cities have had?
From Tuesday, 13 October, all concession holders will be able to pay for their journey using a bank card, smartphone or smartwatch across Victoria.
premier.vic.gov.au/new-ticke…
Wonder if the usual place I get my haircut will 1) raise prices 2) go cash only or 3) continue to surcharge anyway today
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From 10am Tuesday 28 July, eligible seniors and pensioners can connect their concession online and choose to tap on and tap off with a credit card, debit card or linked digital device and still pay a discounted concession fare.
transportnsw.info/news/2026/…
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Pay in 4 has been an Australian staple for us since we launched in 2014. One of the things we’ve heard most is that customers want more options with Afterpay and today we’re rolling out another choice at checkout.
Afterpay Pay Monthly is now live to help Australian customers pay for purchases over a longer time horizon. And we’re launching exclusively with Apple - so the new iPhone, a MacBook, an iPad - can all be purchased with clear monthly payments and total costs clearly shown.
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From today, Victorians can tap on and travel using a bank card, smartphone or smartwatch at every myki-enabled train station across Victoria.
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The new card payment selector in Apple Pay is sick! Nice carousel in the main view, expands to a great table.
Introducing Pass Designer
Whether you’re creating passes for a local fitness center, a small music venue, a global airline, or a national coffee chain, Pass Designer makes it easy to craft and preview passes that reflect your business. developer.apple.com/pass-des…
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Massive changes to Apple Wallet and Apple Pay in iOS 27
Redesigned payment experience and new Pass designs. Sad it didn’t make it into the keynote.
Apple Pay, what’s new 🆕
developer.apple.com/apple-pa…
Apple Wallet, what’s new 🆕
developer.apple.com/wallet/w…
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From 10am Wednesday 20 May, all passengers eligible for Concession Opal fares will be able to register to tap on and tap off with their credit card, debit card or linked digital device and still pay their discounted concession fare.
transportnsw.info/news/2026/…
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We’re expanding access to digital IDs in Google Wallet in select countries, all built with advanced privacy features like selective disclosure to keep your data secure.
Rolling out now:
🇮🇳 In India, you’ll be able to save Aadhaar Verifiable Credentials directly on your device
🇸🇬 🇹🇼 🇧🇷 And in Singapore, Taiwan and Brazil you’ll be able to create a secure ID pass based on your passport information
ALT An illustration of a smartphone displaying a digital Aadhaar card. The card design is centered on the screen and features a light orange and white background with a faint illustration of a peacock.
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A new Opal app, easier ways to save money and the introduction of a digital Opal card will be delivered under the biggest overhaul of the NSW public transport ticketing system since its rollout 13 years ago.
nsw.gov.au/ministerial-relea…
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Passengers travelling on concession fares will soon have easy access to a more convenient tap on experience with contactless payments.
transportnsw.info/news/2026/…
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Concession cardholders and pensioners will soon be able to use credit and debit cards on public transport across New South Wales.
abc.net.au/news/2026-04-12/n…
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BREAKING: Australians will no longer pay $1.6bn in card surcharges from October 1.
People shouldn’t be punished for using a credit or debit card.
That's why the Reserve Bank will today take steps to end credit and debit card surcharging from October 1.
This change will make a meaningful difference with Australians no longer paying $1.6 bn a year in surcharges, and small businesses will save $910m.